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HTML to Image Conversion: How It Works

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2026-03-25

How to convert HTML/CSS code into a PNG or JPEG image directly in your browser.

What Is HTML to Image?

This tool converts HTML and CSS code into a raster image (PNG or JPEG). Useful for:

How It Works

Conversion uses SVG foreignObject:

1.

Your HTML/CSS is wrapped in an SVG `<foreignObject>` element

2.

The SVG is rendered onto a Canvas via `drawImage()`

3.

The Canvas is exported as PNG or JPEG

This method works entirely in the browser with no server processing.

How to Use

1.

Open [HTML to Image](/tools/html-to-image)

2.

Enter HTML code in the editor (inline CSS supported)

3.

Set canvas dimensions (width and height)

4.

Click "Generate" and preview the result

5.

Download as PNG or JPEG

Limitations

•

Only **inline styles** or styles inside `<style>` tags are supported

Example

<div style="padding: 40px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea, #764ba2); color: white; font-family: sans-serif; border-radius: 16px;">
  <h1>Title</h1>
  <p>Your content description</p>
</div>

See also: YouTube Thumbnail, Image Converter

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